Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
Alternative form of fishhook (a hook used in fishing)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
The International Phonetic Alphabet /ɾ/ character LATIN SMALL LETTER R WITH FISHHOOK, used to represent an alveolar tap.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
(IPA character): Named because of its superficial resemblance to the hooks used in fishing.
